Crossword puzzle clue "deciduous shrub"

any of several hardy evergreen shrubs of the honeysuckle family, native to eastern Asia, having pink or white flowers

any tree of the genus Alnus, related to the birches

a trailing plant of the heath family, having leaves which are tonic and astringent, and glossy red berries of which bears are said to be fond

ALDER, any tree of the genus Alnus, related to the birches

a common forest tree

a transition area between two adjacent ecological communities